How to Use torque in a Sentence

torque

noun
Definition of torquenext
Synonyms for torquenext
  • There is no surge in the T/A's torque curve to tell you the booster's just been lit.
    — Don Sherman, Car and Driver, 1 May 2023
  • Here, the torque of the Kia’s electric motors tapers, and that’s for the best.
    — Daniel Golson, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Strain on rotor shaft The torque meter measures the strain on the rotor shaft.
    — Ned Rozell | Alaska Science, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2023
  • There’s no practical way a wrench can be used to produce that torque.
    — Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2023
  • Cowboy’s small hub motor is rated for 45Nm of torque, which isn’t a lot.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 9 Mar. 2023
  • First, a person’s grip on the laces of the ball acts as torque—a measure of force applied to an object to rotate on its axis.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2023
  • So the rotor shaft, is that different from the motor shaft, the actual torque shaft?
    — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2024
  • My twin-motor version sees torque increased 8 lb-ft, with and range improves to 254 miles.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Both can provide a lot of power and torque, and many models offer a choice between the two options.
    — Kate Morgan, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2023
  • That keeps it smooth at any speed without sacrificing the torque needed to winch on big fish.
    — Pete Robbins, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The first is simple: the slapper must keep both feet square and planted, so as not to generate extra torque.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Both provide the instant rush of torque that proves so beguiling, with the test car reaching 60 mph in a scant three seconds.
    — Tribune News Service, Dallas News, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The output from that gear drives the blade, reducing motor speed and increasing torque.
    — Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The lack of bonding surface could not withstand the torque applied by locking pliers.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Your old bike may not be able to be converted because adding a motor can increase torque.
    — Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 8 Aug. 2023
  • One big challenge was that 2,000 such combs were needed to produce enough torque to move the hands of the watch directly, without any gearing.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The Flexvolt features king-size torque, speed, and a lack of vibration even under severe load.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2023
  • An increase of 39 ft lbs of torque is another benefit of the system.
    — Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The torque delivery is not quite as smooth as some of the competition, but it has been vastly improved over time.
    — Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 25 July 2023
  • The torque and speed requirements are deeply into electric motors’ sweet spot.
    — Michael Barnard, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • That torque can be adjusted through hardware and software, though.
    — Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2023
  • The Special isn't much more powerful than the standard 300M, though, with just five more horsepower and three more pound-feet of torque, but the overall package stands out.
    — Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The new vehicle offers the most horsepower and torque yet in a utility side-by-side, Polaris said.
    — Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The curved shafts can feel better-balanced and easier to use but may have less torque, while the straight ones will have a longer reach and can more easily double up as edging tools.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The application of a magnetic torque can allow sand to flow uphill.
    — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Handprint is hand positioning, which alters the force potential and torque that other joints apply to the med ball.
    — David Otey, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
  • The reaction wheels compensate by spinning up and down to exert torque on the body of the robot, independently of its legs.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Often, these have representations of a torque — an ancient collar or necklace with open ends — and spheres on one side.
    — Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Its snappy torque output and unheard-of engine and exhaust sounds are unfathomable.
    — Marc D. Grasso, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Tesla’s system measures torque on the steering wheel to try to ensure that drivers are paying attention.
    — Tom Krisher, ajc, 9 Jan. 2023

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